Martyn Del Castilho vs Shamel Howell
Martyn Del Castilho (37, FM, BAR) and Shamel Howell (38, CM, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Del Castilho leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2231 and 2114, the Elo model gives Del Castilho a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2231 vs 2114 (Δ +117)
With Martyn Del Castilho as white
62% Martyn18% draw20% Shamel
With Shamel Howell as white
51% Martyn21% draw28% Shamel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martyn Del Castilho | Shamel Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2231 | 2114 |
| Peak rating | 2304 · Dec 2020 | 2116 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 31 | 24 |
| World rank now | #6,649 | #18,171 |
| World rank peak | #4,078 | #16,877 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 633 | 202 |
| Months active | 201 | 196 |
| % white wins | 55% | 67% |
| % black wins | 54% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2216 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 0 |
Best Win
Martyn Del Castilho
Shamel Howell
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martyn Del Castilho
Shamel Howell